Food and Drink

May 08, 2013

Viniterra, New Kent VA and residents look forward to this Saturday’s Taste of New Kent Wine Festival on May 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s the fifth annual festival and a chance for visitors to spend the day tasting from 15 Virginia wineries on the New Kent Winery grounds.

About Viniterra

Viniterra is a growing, private neighborhood of estate homes built around a Rees Jones championship golf course, located within the innovative community of New Kent Vineyards and Winery.

The Club at Viniterra will feature its own clubhouse with extensive amenities, including full-service restaurants, men’s and ladies locker rooms and a golf teaching studio. Additional amenities include walking, biking and jogging trails, a gated community, full golf practice facility and pro shop.

New Kent Winery

The New Kent Winery is an important aspect of the Viniterra experience. The winery and vineyards offers tours, wine tasting, wine shop, private cellars, and comfortable areas for socializing and discovering new vintages.

The centerpiece of the winery is the welcoming 12,000-sf winery building which is equipped with state-of-the-art wine-making equipment from around the world.

Green Features

The Club at Viniterra golf course is maintained using environmentally sensitive practices, saving as much as 80 percent of the water consumed by traditional golf courses, and exclusively uses the grass hybrid “Celebration,” which is far more draught-resistant and requires 70 percent less water to maintain than traditional golf course sods.

Another important element that gives Viniterra its special atmosphere is the stunning architecture and the warm wood from E.T. Moore. E.T. Moore is the largest and oldest supplier of recycled and vintage fine woods in the world. Send me more information about Viniterra!

May 01, 2013

Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC will hold its Opening Weekend beginning Fri., May 3, with a Cocktail Hour followed by Italian Buffet at the Boarding House from 6 to 7 p.m. It features a complimentary wine tasting with Sylva’s specialty wine shop, Papou’s.

Balsam Mountain Preserve is a 4,400-acre private golf and equestrian community that offers a way of life that is authentic and family focused.

The lowest density, private club community in the mountains of Western North Carolina, only 400 homesites can be built here, giving residents the feeling of living inside a national forest.

Permanent Conservation

In fact, 3,400 acres of Balsam Mountain Preserve will be placed into a permanent conservation easement, protecting the land from development for future generations to enjoy.

Balsam Mountain Preserve, say community developers, is a “true legacy homeplace for discerning families seeking a departure from the typical master-planned club community.”

Arnold Palmer Golf CourseIn addition to all the wonders of nature, club members enjoy a nationally acclaimed Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. This mountain layout is setting a new standard for mountain golf, and is consistently rated as one of the top courses in the state of North Carolina. In a few short years the course has garnered an impressive array of both local and national awards.

At elevations reaching 3,700 feet, the course rewards the senses with stunning scenery in seemingly every direction. The design and slope of the course allows players to see every shot and provides generous landing areas, making it a pleasure to play regardless of the golfer’s skill level.

The golf practice park sits alongside the Palmer course. This ultra-modern learning center features 30,000 sf of bentgrass teeing area spread over three levels of tees, plus a short game area and a large practice putting green.

Family Amenities

Additional amenities at Balsam Mountain Preserve include heated junior Olympic pool, soft surface tennis courts and fitness center. Fine dining is a popular aspect of living here and horseback riding is highlighted by more than 30 miles of private trails.

Other community attractions include 38 miles of streams (including a Class “A” North Carolina trout stream for fishing), private family campground and a 24-hour-staffed gatehouse.

April 14, 2013

Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL residents are getting set for the community’s annual Cinco de Mayo Poolside Party, happening Sun., May 5 with three seatings starting at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are by lottery for this ever-popular event, which features outstanding Mexican fare and the musical sounds of Uptown Express.

About Aberdeen Country Club

Aberdeen Golf & Country Club is a private, award-winning golf community located in west Boynton Beach in south central Palm Beach County.

Featuring 1,400 acres of magnificent lakes, fairways, and homesites, the community is near Florida’s Turnpike. Palm Beach International Airport is just 15 miles away and 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport.

Varied Neighborhoods

Nineteen subdivisions consist of beautiful, well-constructed, well-maintained coach homes, villas and single-family homes. Most enjoy golf course and/or lake views. Residences range from 1,500 sf to over 4,000 sf. There are a variety of membership options available to meet the needs of potential members, ranging from social membership to premier full option memberships.

Aberdeen has both individual Homeowners’ Associations (HOA) and a master Property Owners Association (POA) which manages all the common areas.

Real Estate Options

Condominiums and patio home neighborhoods at Aberdeen Golf & Country Club offer bright and open floor plans. Both villages are within walking distance to the Aberdeen Country Club. Golf and lake views are abundant. All the buildings are maintained for easy living.

Single-family homes at Aberdeen provide one of the best values of any country club community in South Florida. All the sections are meticulously maintained and always being groomed.

As with its villa counterparts, the single-family-home villages offer a wide variety of amenities for its residents. Parties, outings and making great neighbors are all an important part of the village lifestyle. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!

April 11, 2013

Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL residents are looking forward to this year’s festive Mother’s Day Brunch Extravaganza, happening Sun., May 12 with nine separate seatings from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. Service is at special culinary stations with themes like Raw Bar and Omelette.

About Aberdeen Country Club

Aberdeen Golf & Country Club is a private, award-winning golf community located in west Boynton Beach in south central Palm Beach County.

Featuring 1,400 acres of magnificent lakes, fairways, and homesites, the community is near Florida’s Turnpike. Palm Beach International Airport is just 15 miles away and 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport.

Varied Neighborhoods

Nineteen subdivisions consist of beautiful, well-constructed, well-maintained coach homes, villas and single-family homes. Most enjoy golf course and/or lake views. Residences range from 1,500 sf to over 4,000 sf. There are a variety of membership options available to meet the needs of potential members, ranging from social membership to premier full option memberships.

Aberdeen has both individual Homeowners’ Associations (HOA) and a master Property Owners Association (POA) which manages all the common areas.

Real Estate Options

Condominiums and patio home neighborhoods at Aberdeen Golf & Country Club offer bright and open floor plans. Both villages are within walking distance to the Aberdeen Country Club. Golf and lake views are abundant. All the buildings are maintained for easy living.

Single-family homes at Aberdeen provide one of the best values of any country club community in South Florida. All the sections are meticulously maintained and always being groomed.

As with its villa counterparts, the single-family-home villages offer a wide variety of amenities for its residents. Parties, outings and making great neighbors are all an important part of the village lifestyle. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!

April 06, 2013

Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL is planning a Sunset Round Robin & Cocktail Reception at its Tennis Center on Tue., April 9 beginning at 4 p.m. During play of the round robin there will be courtside refreshments, including hot and cold hors d’oeuvres.

About Aberdeen Country Club

Aberdeen Golf & Country Club is a private, award-winning golf community located in west Boynton Beach in south central Palm Beach County.

Featuring 1,400 acres of magnificent lakes, fairways, and homesites, the community is near Florida’s Turnpike. Palm Beach International Airport is just 15 miles away and 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport.

Varied Neighborhoods

Nineteen subdivisions consist of beautiful, well-constructed, well-maintained coach homes, villas and single-family homes. Most enjoy golf course and/or lake views. Residences range from 1,500 sf to over 4,000 sf. There are a variety of membership options available to meet the needs of potential members, ranging from social membership to premier full option memberships.

Aberdeen has both individual Homeowners’ Associations (HOA) and a master Property Owners Association (POA) which manages all the common areas.

Real Estate Options

Condominiums and patio home neighborhoods at Aberdeen Golf & Country Club offer bright and open floor plans. Both villages are within walking distance to the Aberdeen Country Club. Golf and lake views are abundant. All the buildings are maintained for easy living.

Single-family homes at Aberdeen provide one of the best values of any country club community in South Florida. All the sections are meticulously maintained and always being groomed.

As with its villa counterparts, the single-family-home villages offer a wide variety of amenities for its residents. Parties, outings and making great neighbors are all an important part of the village lifestyle. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!

April 01, 2013

Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL is getting set for its Battle of the Sexes golf tournament and cocktail reception, happening on Thurs., April 4 beginning with a 12:30 shotgun start. This event is open to the first 20 women and first 20 men who register.

Aberdeen Golf & Country Club is a private, award-winning golf community located in west Boynton Beach in south central Palm Beach County.

Featuring 1,400 acres of magnificent lakes, fairways, and homesites, the community is near Florida’s Turnpike. Palm Beach International Airport is just 15 miles away and 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport.

Varied Neighborhoods

Nineteen subdivisions consist of beautiful, well-constructed, well-maintained coach homes, villas and single-family homes. Most enjoy golf course and/or lake views. Residences range from 1,500 sf to over 4,000 sf. There are a variety of membership options available to meet the needs of potential members, ranging from social membership to premier full option memberships.

Aberdeen has both individual Homeowners’ Associations (HOA) and a master Property Owners Association (POA) which manages all the common areas.

Real Estate Options

Condominiums and patio home neighborhoods at Aberdeen Golf & Country Club offer bright and open floor plans. Both villages are within walking distance to the Aberdeen Country Club. Golf and lake views are abundant. All the buildings are maintained for easy living.

Single-family homes at Aberdeen provide one of the best values of any country club community in South Florida. All the sections are meticulously maintained and always being groomed.

As with its villa counterparts, the single-family-home villages offer a wide variety of amenities for its residents. Parties, outings and making great neighbors are all an important part of the village lifestyle. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!

March 11, 2013

Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ will host the Third Annual Singleton Moms Charity Golf Tournament on Mon., Apr. 15 at 9 a.m. This event raises funds for local single parents who are battling cancer. Tournament sign-up begins March 15 on a space-available basis.

Cost to enter is $150 per player and the venue is Blackstone Country Club’s award-winning Jim Engh designed course. Registration and a continental breakfast are scheduled from 7 to 8:30 a.m. An awards lunch with a silent auction follows the tournament at 1:30 p.m. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!

Priced at just $28 per person, and including soft drink and coffee or tea service, the dinner menu is highlighted by a carving station of traditional roast meats, a Maryland crabcake station and a gourmet ravioli station. It all starts off with an Easter Egg Hunt for the youngsters. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!

February 23, 2013

Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC invites you to “Live like an owner” at Hampton Lake for 3 days and 2 nights via its Sneak-a-Peek visitation program. There’s a schedule of events you can attend that you may want to coincide with your visit.

Coming up on Sat., Mar. 23 is the Hilton Head Island Wingfest, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Shelter Cove Park. Admission is $5 and kids 10 and under are admitted free. Entertainment will include live bands and a fun Kid Zone. Packages begin at $295 Send me more information about Hampton Lake!

This is a chance to “live like an owner” at Hampton Lake for 3 days and 2 nights at rates that start at just $295. It kicks off with the Food & Wine Festival on the weekend of Mar. 9-10.

Sign up and get two tickets to the Festival, a special Welcome Basket with local wines and gourmet snacks, plus a wine tasting flight at Backwater Bill’s, the community’s popular restaurant. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!

January 21, 2013

Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL and its popular amenity, The Tarpon Club, welcomed family and friends as it kicked off the new season with an elaborate Masquerade Party. The South Terrace and Gulf Ballroom at the Marco Beach Ocean Resort were decorated by Tarpon Club staffers. Guests enjoyed a delicious four course dinner.

Also included is a condominium for 2-nights, 2 rounds of golf and 2 luncheons for 2, unlimited tennis and fitness center. HR Properties will give you a tour of Harbour Ridge and properties for sale. Weekend cost: $500. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

January 13, 2013

PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL is reminding residents that their privileges include an everyday 15% discount on meals at the Champions Grille, a popular eatery along Perfect Drive in the PGA Golf Club complex.

December 22, 2012

Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ has named Matthew Proch as its new Food and Beverage Director and Stephen Duarte as its new Executive Chef. Proch most recently served in a similar capacity at Bighorn Golf Club of Palm Desert, Calif.

Chef Stephen has introduced new lunch and dinner menus at Blackstone Country Club offering artisan cuisine focusing on authentic, local and seasonal ingredients prepared with colorful fresh produce, handmade pasta, meats and seafood. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!

December 02, 2012

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC keeps the winter social season humming with unique events like its Great Cookie Exchange, happening Sat., Dec. 8 at The Boarding House. Participants bring 48 cookies to swap with friends and neighbors and plan to stay for lunch.

December 01, 2012

Viniterra, New Kent VA passes along news that the New Kent Winery will making mulled wine with its White Norton varietal on weekends now through the end of the year.

On Saturdays and Sundays, this warm winter treat will be on sale by the glass throughout the day.

Here’s the mulled wine recipe:

2 bottles of New Kent Winery White Norton

2 Tbsp Sugar

2 bags of Old Tradition Mulling Spice

Combine ingredients in crock pot and warm on medium heat. Once the wine starts to warm, reduce heat to low. Steep 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Serve and enjoy! Send me more information about Viniterra!

November 22, 2012

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC is looking ahead to New Year’s with Save the Date notices for members. The club’s popular restaurant and gathering spot, the Boarding House, will host a rock show by one of the South’s Most Popular Groups, Terry Lee and the G.T.s.

November 08, 2012

Amelia Island Plantation, Fernandina Beach, FL reports that the golf pro shop and restaurant have recently been renovated, with all new finishes, flooring, light fixtures and decor, as well as additional golf apparel and equipment.

October 06, 2012

Hilton Head Lakes, SC’s Pay What You Play beer promotion at its popular watering hole, The Café at Hilton Head Lakes, is giving golfers a new incentive to score their best.

Just show your scorecard to Barb when you stop in to enjoy a freshly made deli sandwich or daily luncheon special, and if, for example, you shot a 79, you’ll pay just 79 cents for your first beer. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!